The Electronics Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology associate of Science Degree which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in general and communication electronics.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
| Language Arts | |
ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Nexus: A Rhetorical Reader for Writers, ISBN 978-0-205-82987-3, $69.36
2571 | 3 |
| Humanities (choose ONE class) | |
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations.
Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of
composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-
known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in
the visual arts beyond the classroom.4318 | 3 |
ENGL 2130 American Literature Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- The Norton Anthology, ISBN 978-0-393-93057-3, $78.88
2574 | 3 |
| MUSC 1101 Music Appreciation Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the
relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis
of well-known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical
arts beyond the classroom. 4377 | 3 |
| Math | |
MATH 1111 College Algebra Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts.Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Algebra for College Students, ISBN 978-0073384344, $162.60
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2640 | 3 |
| Social Sciences (choose ONE class) | |
| POLS 1101 American Government Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include: foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.12370 | 3 |
PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Psychology: Concepts and Connections, ISBN 978-1111344856, $99.90
2708 | 3 |
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor./li>
2726 | 3 |
| Choose ONE class from the following list. It may not be a course used to fulfill one of the requirements above. | |
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations.
Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of
composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-
known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in
the visual arts beyond the classroom.4318 | 3 |
| ECON 1101 Principles of Economics Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include: basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price, competition, and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures, federal and local; fluctuations in production, employment, and income; and United States economy in perspective.12372 | 3 |
ENGL 1102 Literature and Composition Emphasizes the student*s ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly.Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Literature and the Writing Process, ISBN 978-0-205-74505-0, $97.92
2572 | 3 |
ENGL 2130 American Literature Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- The Norton Anthology, ISBN 978-0-393-93057-3, $78.88
2574 | 3 |
| HIST 2112 US History II Emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include: the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War I; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950's; the Civil Rights Movement; the 1960's and 1970's; and America since 1980.12374 | 3 |
MATH 1112 College Trigonometry Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using trigonometric concepts.Topics include trigonometric functions, properties of trigonometric functions, vectors and triangles, inverse of trigonometric functions and graphing of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, and complex numbers.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Trigonometry, ISBN 13-9780321671776, $130
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2641 | 3 |
| MUSC 1101 Music Appreciation Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the
relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis
of well-known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical
arts beyond the classroom. 4377 | 3 |
| PHSC 1111 Physical Science Introduces the fundamentals of classical physics, the solar system, and universe from a descriptive viewpoint. Topics include: mechanics, temperature and heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, and astronomy. Laboratory exercises supplement class work. Computer use is an integral part of class and laboratory assignments.12376 | 3 |
| POLS 1101 American Government Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include: foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.12370 | 3 |
PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychopathology and interventions, stress and health, and social psychology.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Psychology: Concepts and Connections, ISBN 978-1111344856, $99.90
2708 | 3 |
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor./li>
2726 | 3 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
ELCR 1005 Soldering Technology Develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include: safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques.
Required textbooks and materials:
- PACE Handbook: High Reliability Interconnection Technology, $40
2519 | 1 |
ELCR 1010 Direct Current Circuits This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of simple and complex direct current circuitry. Topics include laboratory safety practices and procedures, electrical laws and principles, DC test equipment basic series, parallel and combination circuits, complex series and parallel circuits, and DC theorems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- DC/AC Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293393-3, $162.58
2520 | 6 |
ELCR 1020 Alternating Current Circuits This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and continues the development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and practical application. Topics include AC wave generation, frequency and phase relationship, impedance, admittance, and conductance power factors, reactive components simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, passive filters, and non-sinusoidal wave forms.
Required textbooks and materials:
- DC/AC Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293393-3, $162.58
2521 | 7 |
ELCR 1030 Solid State Devices This course provides instruction in the theory and application of solid state devices in the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics and uses of solid state devices. Topics include PN diodes, power supplies, voltage regulation, bipolar junction theory and application, field effect transistors, and special applications.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Analog Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293394-0, $162.58
2522 | 5 |
ELCR 1040 Digital & Microprocessor Fund This course is designed to provide sufficient coverage of digital electronics and microprocessor fundamentals. Digital fundamentals will introduce basic topics such as binary topics such as binary arithmetic, logic gates and truth tables, Boolean algebra and minimization techniques, logic families, and digital test equipment. Upon completion of the foundational digital requirements, a more advanced study of digital devices and circuits will include such topics as flip-flops, counters, multiplexers and de-multiplexers, encoding and decoding, displays, and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions. Students will also explore the basic architecture and hardware concepts of the microprocessor.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Digital Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293395-7, $162.58
2523 | 5 |
ELCR 1060 Linear Integrated Circuits Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of liner integrated circuits.Topics nclude:operational amplifiers, timers, and three-terminal voltage regulators.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Analog Fundamentals: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-293394-0, $162.58
2524 | 3 |
| XXXX 300 Occupationally Related Elective 4457 | 3 |
| Students are required to complete one of the following Specializations: | |
| Field Occupation Specialization (General Electronics) | |
| XXXX 1600 Occupationally Related Electives 19387 | 16 |
| OR | |
| COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY | |
ELCR 2210 Analog Communications This course provides an in depth study of communication system concepts and emphasis an analysis of amplitude and frequency modulation and detection methods. Topics include AM, FM, and SSB modulation and detection, transmitters and receivers, multiplexing and de-multiplexing, basic telemetry concepts, and noise bandwidth considerations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronic Communications: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-298863-6, $175.41
2535 | 5 |
ELCR 2220 Digital Communications This course continues the study of modulation and detection techniques. Topics include: digital modulation techniques, pulse modulation techniques, and sampling techniques.
Required textbooks and materials:
2536 | 3 |
ELCR 2230 Antenna and Transmission Lines Provides an understanding of antennas and transmission lines used in communications. Topics include: transmission lines, wave guides, antenna types, antenna applications, and telephone transmission lines.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronic Communications: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-298863-6, $175.41
2537 | 3 |
ELCR 2240 Microwave Communications & Radar Provides a basic understanding of microwave communications and radar. Topics include: microwave and radar fundamentals, microwave devices, wave guides, specialized antennas, radar systems, and communications systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronic Communications: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-298863-6, $175.41
2538 | 3 |
ELCR 2250 Optical Comm Techniques Surveys the major optical devices used for communications. Topics include: light sources, fiber optic cable, coupling and fusing, light modulation and detection techniques, and system application of light devices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronic Communications: A System Approach, ISBN 978-0-13-298863-6, $175.41
2539 | 3 |
| *61 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
